Petition · past parliament
Introduce compulsory voter registration to the National Curriculum.
Closed
108 signatures
What the petition asks
Students in UK schools leave at 18 without any formal instruction on how to register to vote.
In a modern democracy where we promote democratic values in schools through the British Values agenda we should ensure that our citizens do not turn 18 without being registered to vote.
In a modern democracy where we promote democratic values in schools through the British Values agenda we should ensure that our citizens do not turn 18 without being registered to vote.
It is estimated that 8 million eligible voters in the UK are not registered. Turnout among the 18-25 age bracket is low. We can increase democratic participation by registering school students and explaining the mechanics of local and national elections.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/may/01/eight-million-eligible-uk-voters-not-registered-ahead-of-european-elections-study-finds
There are many charities and organisations in the UK that can support schools to get ready for this.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/may/01/eight-million-eligible-uk-voters-not-registered-ahead-of-european-elections-study-finds
There are many charities and organisations in the UK that can support schools to get ready for this.
Timeline
| 13 Aug 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
108
Status
Closed
Opened
13 Aug 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.